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Evaluating Study Modes: SIM Compares the Benefits of Full-Time and Part-Time Options
At the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), flexibility is a core commitment. Offering over 140 full-time and part-time programmes across multiple disciplines, SIM enables students to pursue academic pathways that align with their ambition and life circumstances.
Making the Right Study Choice
Selecting a study mode extends beyond managing schedules. It is a strategic choice with real implications. Full-time study offers academic immersion and a shorter time to graduation, typically three to four years for a bachelor’s degree. Learners benefit from access to campus resources, scholarships, and industry engagement opportunities, often leading to faster entry into the workforce and earlier access to higher-paying roles. Data from the United States shows that 67.7% of full-time starters complete their degree within six years, compared to just 33% of part-time students. While Singapore-specific completion data is limited, the trend mirrors global patterns.
Part-Time Study: Learning Without Career Disruption
Part-time study provides an alternative for professionals who wish to upskill without putting their careers on hold. In a rapidly changing economy, continuous learning has become essential for employability and advancement.
Part-time programmes allow individuals to maintain income stability, gain real-time work experience, and apply newly acquired knowledge immediately, turning education into a strategic investment rather than a pause in employment.
SIM supports this need through evening classes, modular structures, and online learning options, designed specifically for working adults managing demanding schedules.
Career Outcomes: Two Pathways, Distinct Advantages
Both study modes shape career trajectories differently. Full-time study offers a faster route into the job market, often leading to higher starting salaries and quicker access to internships and networking opportunities. However, it typically requires stepping away from full-time employment, which can mean lost income, higher living costs, and financial strain.
Part-time study, on the other hand, allows individuals to continue working while upgrading their qualifications. This means they gain real-world experience alongside academic learning, a combination that employers increasingly value. While the progression may be slower, part-time learners often build deeper industry relevance and maintain financial stability, which can lead to more sustainable long-term career growth.
SIM further strengthens career pathways through Career Connect and programmes such as the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP), which equip learners for growth sectors including sustainability and cybersecurity.
Financial Considerations
Tuition fees and financial planning are key factors in choosing a study mode. Full-time programmes typically condense tuition into fewer years but may require temporary income sacrifice. Part-time programmes distribute costs over a longer duration, helping learners manage finances and reduce reliance on loans.
In Singapore, tuition fees at local universities generally range from S$8,250 to S$11,500 per year, while private programmes differ based on institution and discipline.
SIM: Designing Education Around Your Ambition
SIM Global Education has established itself as a leading provider of flexible and industry-ready learning pathways. Through partnerships with established universities worldwide, SIM offers globally recognised qualifications tailored for learners at different stages of life, whether fresh graduates, career entrants, or mid-career professionals. With access to financial aid, scholarships, and comprehensive career services, learners are supported academically, professionally, and personally.
Choosing Your Path Without Compromise
The choice between full-time and part-time study reflects an individual’s goals and priorities, pace versus continuity and immersion versus integration. At SIM, students do not have to choose between one or the other. They can design a learning journey that fits their ambition on their own terms.
References:
- Singapore Institute of Management – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/overview
- Undergraduate graduation rates in US – https://nces.ed.gov/FastFacts/display.asp?id=40
- Full-time vs Part-time students: A Comparison – https://www.tutorchase.com/blog/full-time-vs-part-time-students-a-comparison
- Education Statistics Digest (ESD) – https://www.moe.gov.sg/about-us/publications/education-statistics-digest
- Full-time Vs. Part-time MBA In Singapore: Which One Is Right for You? – https://www.upgrad.com/sg/blog/find-your-fit-mba-singapore-full-vs-part-time/
- More employers looking beyond academic qualifications; nearly 8 in 10 vacancies don’t require them – https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/more-employers-looking-beyond-academic-qualifications-nearly-8-10-vacancies-dont-require-them
- SIM SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme – https://sctp.pd.sim.edu.sg/
- Skills Demand for the future Academy – https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/docs/default-source/skills-report-2023/sdfe-2023.pdf
- SIM Career Service – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/life-at-sim/career-services
- University Degrees—How Much Do They Cost in 2025? – https://blog.moneysmart.sg/education/singapore-university-education-cost/
- The Real Cost: How Much Does Higher Education Really Cost in Singapore? – https://www.singsaver.com.sg/personal-loan/blog/education-cost-in-singapore
- SIM Financial Aid – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/admissions/bursaries-and-financial-aids
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About SIM Global Education
SIM Global Education (SIM GE) is a leading private education institution in Singapore and the region. We offer more than 140 academic programmes ranging from diplomas and graduate diploma programmes to bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes with some of the world’s most reputable universities from Australia, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, and the United States. SIM GE’s cohort is made up of 16,000 full- and part-time students and adult learners, of which approximately 36% are international students hailing from over 50 countries.
SIM GE’s holistic learning approach and culturally diverse learning environment aim to equip students with knowledge, industry skills and employability competencies, as well as a global perspective to succeed as future leaders in a fast-changing, technologically driven world.
For more information on SIM Global Education, visit sim.edu.sg
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SkinLab The Medical Spa Recognised at the 2026 Singapore Retailers Association Awards (SRA) for Excellence in Beauty and Cosmetics
For SkinLab, this reflects two decades of building a holistic beauty ecosystem spanning medical aesthetics, skin health, and wellness, under Dr Kelvin Chua, Senior Medical Director and Founder of SL Aesthetic Group. Treatments are personally developed by Dr Chua to address different skin concerns, such as acne, pigmentation, sensitivity, rosacea, dryness, and ageing. The medical spa also offers a range of skincare products formulated for Singapore’s humid climate and to support long-term skin health.
With 10 outlets islandwide, SkinLab has cared for more than 100,000 customers through this model of doctor-designed care. As no two skin conditions present the same way, each treatment can be customised to individual needs and preferences.
SkinLab has also been recognised by Harper’s BAZAAR, HerWorld, and Singapore Women’s Weekly for treatments targeting deep hydration, rejuvenation, and complexion correction. Behind these treatment outcomes are medical-grade technologies, including the LDM Triple, a triple-frequency ultrasound that targets multiple skin depths simultaneously; FDA-approved Lumenis M22 IPL system for photorejuvenation and pigmentation; Onda Pro with Coolwaves™ technology for body contouring; and the globally-recognised HydraFacial.
The medical spa continuously invests in technology that improves the customer experience, including using AI-assisted skin analysis to support consultations alongside chatbot-based scheduling to reduce waiting time and streamline appointment bookings.
SkinLab’s commitment to holistic care extends beyond treatment sessions, promoting skin health literacy educational content and workshops with doctors from sister brand SL Aesthetic Clinic.
“This award is a valuable milestone that reflects how far SkinLab The Medical Spa has grown as a brand,” says Dr Chua. “From the very start, our brand was designed with the customer at the centre, and that principle continues to guide every treatment developed and every experience delivered moving forward. The brand remains committed to advancing medical-led facial treatments that address a wide range of skin concerns more effectively.”
Looking ahead, SkinLab The Medical Spa remains committed to advancing its medical-led approach to skin health, continuing to explore and adopt clinically validated technologies to deliver more individualised care while reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence across all its outlets.
To learn more, visit: www.skinlabmedspa.com
Hashtag: #SkinLabTheMedicalSpa #SLAestheticGroup #SingaporeRetailersAssociation
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About SkinLab The Medical Spa
SkinLab The Medical Spa brings together the attentive, understated service of a world-class spa with medically grounded aesthetic science. As the dedicated medical spa brand of SL Aesthetic Group, SkinLab focuses on non-invasive facial treatments for acne, pigmentation, sensitive skin, and overall skin rejuvenation, delivering evidence-based care that supports long-term skin health.
Founded in the 2000s, SL Aesthetic Group is a healthcare and aesthetics group specialising in skin and hair health, women’s wellness, and holistic medicine. Its portfolio includes SL Aesthetic Clinic, a doctor-led medical aesthetics practice; SkinLab The Medical Spa; TrichoLab, a specialist hair and scalp centre; PROLOGUE, a women’s wellness and lifestyle medical clinic; and Euphie Skin Solutions in Malaysia. Across its network of clinics and outlets, the Group offers a comprehensive range of FDA-approved aesthetic and medical treatments, all supervised by trained and certified healthcare professionals holding Certificates of Competency (COC) recognised by the Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee (APOC).
SkinLab The Medical Spa operates 10 locations across Singapore, including its flagship medical spa at Wheelock Place, while SL Aesthetic Group has a network of more than 20 clinics and outlets across Singapore and Malaysia.
The launch ceremony was attended by Mr. Do Quang Thai, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Kingdom of Denmark, together with representatives from leading Danish organizations, including 3F, Dansk Erhverv, DPT and Carnegie Investment Bank, alongside strategic partners and industry stakeholders from the transport, technology, energy, finance and infrastructure sectors.
As one of the world’s leading cities in sustainable urban mobility, Copenhagen was chosen as Green SM’s first European market. Here, the company aims to complement the city’s existing transport network by offering another reliable, fully electric mobility option for residents and visitors alike.
In Denmark, the company operates a fully electric fleet of VinFast VF 6 and VF 8 vehicles, serving a wide range of everyday urban travel needs. Unlike many ride-hailing platforms that primarily connect passengers with independent drivers, Green SM directly owns and manages its fleet and oversees driver operations to help ensure consistent service quality and customer experience. During the initial phase of operations, Green SM will focus on establishing a reliable local operation, ensuring full compliance with Danish regulations, and continuously improving its service based on feedback from customers, drivers, and other stakeholders.
Delivering a safe, professional, and consistent customer experience begins with Green SM’s drivers. Before serving customers, every driver completes comprehensive training in road safety, customer service, operating procedures, and electric vehicle operation. Together with ongoing training and a robust local operations system, this helps ensure every journey reflects the high standards Green SM is committed to delivering.
Customers can book rides through the Green SM app, available on the App Store and Google Play. Fares are displayed before each trip is confirmed, and electronic receipts are issued automatically at the end of every journey. To mark its launch in Copenhagen, Green SM is offering new customers five (5) vouchers worth 25% off each trip, up to a maximum discount of 100 DKK per ride throughout the Grand Launch period from July 30 to September 30, 2026.
Richard Nabil Chahine, CEO of Green SM Europe, said: “Cities shape the future of mobility long before companies do. Copenhagen is one of those cities. That is why beginning our European journey here carries special meaning for Green SM. We come with deep respect for the standards already established here, drawing on what we have learned from serving millions of journeys across Asia. Our ambition is simple: to become a trusted mobility partner by delivering safe, professional and fully electric journeys that people can rely on every day. If we earn that trust, growth will naturally follow.”
Green SM’s expansion into Europe reflects the company’s long-term approach to international growth. Rather than prioritising rapid expansion, Green SM focuses on building well-structured local operations, adapting its services to local market needs, and earning trust through consistently reliable service.
With its fully electric fleet and low-emission operating model, Green SM hopes to contribute to Denmark’s long-standing ambitions for more sustainable mobility while providing another practical transport choice for everyday journeys.
Founded in Vietnam in 2023, Green SM currently operates in Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Kazakhstan. Through its fully electric fleet, technology platform and consistent operating standards, the company is steadily expanding internationally while adapting its services to local market needs.
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The collaboration marks a significant moment for Taiwan’s international media presence, as the completion of Gaudí’s vision draws global attention to one of the world’s most visited cultural landmarks. NHK has documented the construction of the Sagrada Família for decades, building a relationship of trust with the basilica’s team that enabled joint coverage.
TVBS crews filmed in areas rarely accessible to media, including the crypt where Gaudí is buried, architectural workshops, and key structural sections of the basilica. The team conducted interviews with architects and experts involved in the project during preparations for the inauguration ceremony. Construction on the church began in 1882, one year before Gaudí took over as chief architect.
Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling joined the reporting team in Barcelona as a cultural ambassador for the project. Lin met with architects and experts to explore the basilica through the perspectives of architecture, aesthetics, and cultural heritage. Her involvement added a cultural dimension to the coverage beyond conventional architectural reporting.
The coverage brought together partners from Taiwan’s technology and financial sectors. HTC, through its VIVE Arts initiative, contributed its immersive experience “Gaudí, the Atelier of the Divine.” The virtual reality program allows audiences to explore Gaudí’s architectural world in new ways, transcending geographical and physical boundaries.
TS Financial Holding Co., Ltd., which has long supported arts and cultural exchange, sponsored the live broadcast. The company cited values of integrity, innovation, and sustainability in joining the project. The cross-sector collaboration extended Taiwan’s cultural advocacy onto the international stage, connecting the 144-year architectural endeavor to audiences in Taiwan and Chinese-speaking communities worldwide.
TVBS integrated AI-powered real-time translation technology throughout the live coverage, facilitating multilingual communication across international production teams. The project showcased Taiwan’s ability to connect industries and communities across borders. TVBS, NHK, HTC, and TS Financial Holding Co., Ltd., together documented a defining milestone in the Sagrada Família’s history.
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